Hymn Stories – July 2023

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Written and published in 1833, O Worship the King, is considered one of the finest hymns from the early nineteenth century Romantic Era. It has often been called a model hymn for worship. Find out more about this hymn and its author, Robert Grant.

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Hymn Stories – June 2023

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It was in 1912 that C. Austin Miles was asked to write a hymn text that would be “sympathetic in tone, breathing tenderness in every line; one that would bring hope to the hopeless, rest for the weary, and downy pillows to dying beds.” Find out more about In The Garden.

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Hymn Stories – May 2023

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Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee, which is sung to the music of Beethoven’s “Hymn of Joy”, is generally considered by hymnologists to be one of the most joyous expressions of hymn lyrics in the English language. Find out more about this hymn inspired by the Berkshire mountains!

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COR Audit starts Monday!

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If you don’t know the answer, say, “I would ask my supervisor”

 

Review the key COR questions:

RESPONSIBLILTY

  • Can you describe your health and safety responsibilities?
    • Protect my health and safety and the health and safety of others
    • Follow established safe work procedures
    • Use protective equipment, devices and clothing
    • Don’t engage in horseplay
    • Report unsafe conditions, equipment and acts
    • Don’t work under the influence of alcohol or drugs
    • Don’t come to work or operate equipment without enough sleep or rest
    • Work with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
    • Cooperate with WorkSafe BC
  • Is there a process to ensure that contractors are meeting their health and safety obligations?
    • Yes, they sign a Health and Safety contract before working on the Menno Place campus

PPE & EQUIPMENT

  • When workers are required to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), have they been trained in the use, maintenance and limitations of it?
    • Yes, there is training in orientation. Managers train their staff in the use of Protective Protection Equipment
  • Do you know what to do if you encounter broken or defective equipment?
    • Use the tag-out process to have the equipment moved or repaired

EDUCATION

  • Does the employer have a formal orientation?
    • Yes, this happens for all new staff, all newly-transferred employees and all who are returning after a lengthy absence
  • Are written safe work procedures readily available to workers?
    • Yes, they are available in each department and through SharePoint

EMERGENCY

  • Do you know how to contact first aid?
    • Yes, through training in orientation and signage on OHS bulletin boards
  • Has training been given to employees who have a lead in an emergency?
    • Yes. We have regular emergency training drills for leaders and team members

REPORTING

  • Is there a system for you to report unsafe / unhealthy conditions or practices?
  • Do you know how to report an incident or an accident?
    • Yes. Complete Near Miss or Incident Report

LEADERSHIP

  • Are managers and supervisors leading by example?
    • Yes. This is an expectation for all on the Menno Place campus.
  • Are corrective actions communicated to workers?
    • Yes. Recommendations for corrective actions are brought to the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Responses are recorded in the Joint and Health Safety minutes for all to see.

Stop and Think – Managing Your Mood

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CORky’s Back! – The COR Questions & Answers

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If you don’t know the answer, say, “I would ask my supervisor”

 

Review the key COR questions:

RESPONSIBLILTY

  • Can you describe your health and safety responsibilities?
    • Protect my health and safety and the health and safety of others
    • Follow established safe work procedures
    • Use protective equipment, devices and clothing
    • Don’t engage in horseplay
    • Report unsafe conditions, equipment and acts
    • Don’t work under the influence of alcohol or drugs
    • Don’t come to work or operate equipment without enough sleep or rest
    • Work with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
    • Cooperate with WorkSafe BC
  • Is there a process to ensure that contractors are meeting their health and safety obligations?
    • Yes, they sign a Health and Safety contract before working on the Menno Place campus

PPE & EQUIPMENT

  • When workers are required to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), have they been trained in the use, maintenance and limitations of it?
    • Yes, there is training in orientation. Managers train their staff in the use of Protective Protection Equipment
  • Do you know what to do if you encounter broken or defective equipment?
    • Use the tag-out process to have the equipment moved or repaired

EDUCATION

  • Does the employer have a formal orientation?
    • Yes, this happens for all new staff, all newly-transferred employees and all who are returning after a lengthy absence
  • Are written safe work procedures readily available to workers?
    • Yes, they are available in each department and through SharePoint

EMERGENCY

  • Do you know how to contact first aid?
    • Yes, through training in orientation and signage on OHS bulletin boards
  • Has training been given to employees who have a lead in an emergency?
    • Yes. We have regular emergency training drills for leaders and team members

REPORTING

  • Is there a system for you to report unsafe / unhealthy conditions or practices?
  • Do you know how to report an incident or an accident?
    • Yes. Complete Near Miss or Incident Report

LEADERSHIP

  • Are managers and supervisors leading by example?
    • Yes. This is an expectation for all on the Menno Place campus.
  • Are corrective actions communicated to workers?
    • Yes. Recommendations for corrective actions are brought to the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Responses are recorded in the Joint and Health Safety minutes for all to see.

SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT – THE COR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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“You’re going to fly through this!” – CORky, the SAFETY HERO

May 1-3, 2023

If you don’t know the answer, say, “I would ask my supervisor”

Review the key COR questions:

RESPONSIBLILTY

  • Can you describe your health and safety responsibilities?
    • Protect my health and safety and the health and safety of others
    • Follow established safe work procedures
    • Use protective equipment, devices and clothing
    • Don’t engage in horseplay
    • Report unsafe conditions, equipment and acts
    • Don’t work under the influence of alcohol or drugs
    • Don’t come to work or operate equipment without enough sleep or rest
    • Work with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
    • Cooperate with WorkSafe BC
  • Is there a process to ensure that contractors are meeting their health and safety obligations?
    • Yes, they sign a Health and Safety contract before working on the Menno Place campus

PPE & EQUIPMENT

  • When workers are required to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), have they been trained in the use, maintenance and limitations of it?
    • Yes, there is training in orientation. Managers train their staff in the use of Protective Protection Equipment
  • Do you know what to do if you encounter broken or defective equipment?
    • Use the tag-out process to have the equipment moved or repaired

EDUCATION

  • Does the employer have a formal orientation?
    • Yes, this happens for all new staff, all newly-transferred employees and all who are returning after a lengthy absence
  • Are written safe work procedures readily available to workers?
    • Yes, they are available in each department and through SharePoint

EMERGENCY

  • Do you know how to contact first aid?
    • Yes, through training in orientation and signage on OHS bulletin boards
  • Has training been given to employees who have a lead in an emergency?
    • Yes. We have regular emergency training drills for leaders and team members

REPORTING

  • Is there a system for you to report unsafe / unhealthy conditions or practices?
  • Do you know how to report an incident or an accident?
    • Yes. Complete Near Miss or Incident Report

LEADERSHIP

  • Are managers and supervisors leading by example?
    • Yes. This is an expectation for all on the Menno Place campus.
  • Are corrective actions communicated to workers?
    • Yes. Recommendations for corrective actions are brought to the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Responses are recorded in the Joint and Health Safety minutes for all to see.

Hymn Stories – April 2023

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Christ the Lord is Risen Today was written by Charles Wesley in 1739 for the first chapel service held in a deserted iron foundry in London, England, which later became known as the Foundry Meeting House. Find out more about this hymn!

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Appreciate our Social Work Team – Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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Thank you to Dan, Kim and Tamara for advocating, caring and breaking barriers for residents and families here at Menno Place.

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Hymn Stories – March 2023

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As a young boy, the author of this month’s hymn, O God, Our Help in Ages Past, was challenged by his father to write better hymns for their congregation. Isaac Watts went on to be a prolific writer of hymns, theology, sermons and other works. All of these writings had a powerful influence upon the thinking of the late seventeen and early eighteenth centuries. Find out more about this hymn!

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